WORLD (MT)

NOTE: When the Idaho Legislature is in session, programming on the Learn/Create and World channels may be pre-empted for live coverage from the House and Senate floors.

7:00 am

Independent Lens"Two Spirits"
This story of Fred Martinez, a Navajo boy, who in another era would have been honored but instead becomes one of the youngest hate-crime victims in modern history when he is brutally murdered at 16. When he tells his mother that he feels as if he is both a boy and a girl, she explains that this is a special gift, according to traditional Navajo culture - the two-spirit tradition. The film examines the ancient tradition as well as issues of bullying and violence.G

8:00 am

Frontline"Syria Behind The Lines"
In the rural heartland of Syria's countryside, the bloody uprising against President Bashar Al Assad has taken a terrifying turn. In this documentary, award-winning filmmaker Olly Lambert lives on both sides of Syria's sectarian frontline, witnessing the devastating effect of a religious feud that, regardless of the outcome of the war, is shaping Syria's future. For generations, the many religions that live in Syria's Orontes River Valley have lived together peacefully. D

Second Opinion"Mystery Diagnosis"
A fascinating discussion unfolds as doctors work to solve a mysterious medical case affecting a prominent Boston physician. Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander shares her mother's medical story, which was complicated by her mother's knowledge as a medical professional. Follow along as the life-altering problems are described and the surprising diagnosis is revealed. D

12:00 pm

Anyone and Everyone
Filmmaker Susan Polls, herself a parent of a gay child, tells the stories of families from Utah to North Carolina, Wyoming to New York, all connected by the same common thread. During the film, parents of homosexual teens and young adults recall their initial reactions to their child's coming-out and their individual journeys to acceptance.G

1:00 pm

Independent Lens"Two Spirits"
This story of Fred Martinez, a Navajo boy, who in another era would have been honored but instead becomes one of the youngest hate-crime victims in modern history when he is brutally murdered at 16. When he tells his mother that he feels as if he is both a boy and a girl, she explains that this is a special gift, according to traditional Navajo culture - the two-spirit tradition. The film examines the ancient tradition as well as issues of bullying and violence.G

2:00 pm

Outdoor Idaho"Idaho's Scenic Byways"
Cameras capture scenes from the state's system of more than 2,400 miles of official Scenic, Historic or Backcountry byways. The routes crisscross the state to reveal natural wonders, geologic and historic sites, and the varied topography of Idaho.G

2:30 pm

Dialogue"Kenneth Feinberg"
The Washington lawyer, whose firm specializes in mediation and dispute resolution, has acted as a government-appointed special master to settle million-dollar claims arising from the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the BP Deepwater Horizon Disater Fund among other catastrophes. Feinberg's book Who Gets What was published earlier this year.G

NOVA"Ape Genius"
New investigations into the intelligence of the great apes - chimps, orangutans, gorillas and bonobos - reveal they not only have rich emotional lives but are far smarter than experts have previously imagined. Other research is redefining the mental talents of humans, with scientists beginning to determine what separates the species.G

6:00 pm

NOVA scienceNOW"How Smart Are Animals?"
A new interest in dog cognition labs is in response to the studies of dogs' successful interpretation of human social cues. Off the coast of Honduras, dolphins are learning to understand written symbols and sign language in hopes they use the knowledge to demonstrate their creativity. Then researchers investigate the large-sized brains of octopus and cuttlefish.G

7:00 pm

NOVA scienceNOW"What Are Animals Thinking?"
Have you ever wondered what's going on inside an Animal's head? How do they see the world -- and us? Is your dog really feeling guilty when it gives you that famous "guilty look?" Do pigeon brains possess "superpowers" that allow them to find their way home across hundreds of unfamiliar miles? David Pogue meets -- and competes -- with a menagerie of smart critters that challenge preconceived notions about what makes "us" different from "them" expanding our understanding of how animals really think. D

Nightly Business Report
Tonight on Nightly Business Report, stocks may be grabbing all the headlines with another triple digit gain, but NBR will tell you why the real action is in the bond market and what you should do if treasuries are a big part of your portfolio. And, how much would you pay to see a movie? Two of the biggest names in Hollywood - Steven Spielberg and George Lucas - say you're going to be paying more.a lot more. D

NOVA scienceNOW"How Smart Are Animals?"
A new interest in dog cognition labs is in response to the studies of dogs' successful interpretation of human social cues. Off the coast of Honduras, dolphins are learning to understand written symbols and sign language in hopes they use the knowledge to demonstrate their creativity. Then researchers investigate the large-sized brains of octopus and cuttlefish.G